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Harvard University Professor
Columnist for The Atlantic
Bestselling Author of "From Strength to Strength"

Arthur Brooks, professor and author, firmly believes that failure plays a crucial role in personal growth. He passionately advocates for individuals to not only accept failure but also to learn from it and emerge stronger as a result. Brooks, who holds multiple prestigious positions at Harvard University and serves as a columnist for The Atlantic, asserts that personal development is unattainable without experiencing failure. His impressive body of work includes numerous books, notably the bestseller "From Strength to Strength," as well as his highly anticipated upcoming release, "Build the Life You Want." Furthermore, Brooks is widely sought after as a speaker, captivating audiences with his insightful talks on happiness and leadership. Through his speeches, he guides individuals towards finding success, happiness, and purpose in their lives.

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Moving From Strength To Strength In Work, Life, And Happiness

Our skills and interests naturally change as we age—a fact that can be difficult and frightening for many “strivers.” How can we prepare for the changes that come later in life, and how can we structure our lives in a way that uncovers new strengths and leads to lasting happiness? Blending the latest in behavioral social science research, ancient wisdom, and historical analysis, Professor Arthur Brooks will reveal how effectiveness and well-being at all stages of life come not from holding on to past achievements, but from cultivating new habits and a different understanding of success and fulfillment.

Love Your Enemies

America is afflicted with a “culture of contempt,” says Brooks. It is increasingly common for people to view those who disagree with them as worthless, instead of just misguided or incorrect. This is fomented by an “outrage industrial complex” in media and politics. Through ancient wisdom and cutting-edge behavioral science, Brooks provides a roadmap to the prosperity that comes when we choose to love one another – gaining strength from our differences.

Leadership And Happiness

Most people think success is the key to happiness, but they are wrong. Happiness is the key to success. According to research, to be successful in life, one should understand happiness and manage to it—our own and others’. Unfortunately, most people have to learn this fact by hard experience. Happiness expert Arthur C. Brooks shows that behind this problem lies an enormous opportunity for businesses to improve happiness practices internally, thus raising workplace engagement, facilitating recruitment, and increasing retention and productivity. Indeed, companies can establish a culture of meaning, purpose, and life satisfaction–and can thus prosper in highly-competitive labor markets where culture and quality of life are so critical.

Your Happiness 401k

Well-being is like a retirement account: The sooner you invest, the greater your returns will be. Exploring the expanding science of happiness, Professor Brooks shares specific investments you can make based on the best research, trends in social science, positive psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy to help people live a more purposeful life, full of long-lasting enjoyment and satisfaction.

How To Get Happier In An Unhappy World

The evidence is clear: In almost every country, happiness is falling. It is easy to get dragged down when around us, loneliness is increasing, relationships are harder to form, and political polarization is on the rise. But we can beat this current by understanding the fundamentals of happiness science, practicing it each day, and sharing it with others.

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Book Arthur C. Brooks as a speaker to inspire your team with his compelling insights on turning failure into personal growth and success. With his prestigious background at Harvard and as a bestselling author, Brooks captivates audiences and provides actionable strategies for happiness and leadership. Elevate your team's mindset and performance by learning from one of the most sought-after speakers in the field.

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Maria Shriver

Arthur Brooks shows you it's possible to build a life that really does get better with age.

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